Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 27 February 2026: Constelli Raises $20M, Unacademy Announces ₹50 Cr ESOP Buyback, & More

India’s startup ecosystem recorded steady funding momentum across defence tech, proptech, enterprise infrastructure, and AI-led platforms, alongside notable corporate developments in edtech and manufacturing. Early-stage investments and growth capital continued to flow into innovation-driven startups, while companies announced strategic employee liquidity programmes and expansion ambitions. Here’s your daily roundup.

Daily Indian Startup Funding Digest - 27 Feb 2026

The Artment Raises ₹10 Crore in Pre-Series A Round

Home décor and furniture brand The Artment secured ₹10 crore in a pre-Series A round backed by IAN Angel Fund and other angel investors. The company focuses on contemporary, design-led home products tailored for modern urban consumers. The capital will support category expansion, supply chain strengthening, and omnichannel growth, including offline retail and global marketplace expansion.

Constelli Raises $20 Million Led by General Catalyst

Hyderabad-based defence technology startup Constelli raised $20 million in funding led by General Catalyst, with participation from 360 One Asset Management and Pravega Ventures. The company develops advanced defence and aerospace technologies aimed at strengthening strategic capabilities. The funding reflects rising investor interest in India’s defence innovation ecosystem and will accelerate product development and deployment.

Origa Raises $450K Seed Funding Led by Antler Singapore

Voice AI startup Origa, founded by IIT Delhi alumni, secured $450,000 in funding led by Antler Singapore, along with angel investors. The company builds AI voice agents capable of handling complex sales qualification conversations across sectors such as real estate, education, and financial services. Funds will be used to expand engineering capabilities and scale operations across India and international markets.

Spintly Raises $8 Million Series A Led by Accel

Smart access control startup Spintly raised $8 million in a Series A round led by Accel, with participation from Chakra Growth Fund, Alumni Ventures, and others. The company offers wireless access management systems powered by proprietary BLE mesh technology, enabling secure and cable-free deployments. The investment will help expand global operations and enhance enterprise security solutions.

Key Business News for 27 February 2026

Unacademy Announces ₹50 Crore ESOP Buyback

Edtech company Unacademy announced a ₹50 crore ESOP buyback programme, providing liquidity opportunities for employees and early team members. The move signals continued efforts by late-stage startups to retain talent while rewarding long-term contributors amid evolving market conditions.

Apple May Manufacture 30% of iPhones in India

Apple is reportedly accelerating its India manufacturing strategy, with plans to produce up to 30% of global iPhone output in the country over the coming years. The shift highlights India’s growing role as a global electronics manufacturing hub amid supply chain diversification.

Table Space Prepares ₹1,000 Crore IPO Plans

Managed workspace operator Table Space is preparing for a potential ₹1,000 crore IPO, alongside a ₹200 crore pre-IPO fundraising round. The company aims to capitalise on rising demand for flexible enterprise workspaces as hybrid work models stabilise.

Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 26 February 2026

Here’s your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news. Meltplan raises $10M, Nailinit secured ₹2.5-3 Cr, upGrad acquires Internshala, and more.

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